Petersburg weather in January (Virginia, United States of America)

What can you expect from the weather in Petersburg during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Petersburg generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°C. On average, January has the most moderate temperatures of the year.

Petersburg in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The city usually sees around 171 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Petersburg. April and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Petersburg climate page with graphs.

 

Petersburg, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

* Data from: Richmond, the United States of America (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Petersburg in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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